Pros and Cons of Working in a Local NGO

(first published in https://digitalsenior.sg/working-in-a-local-ngo/)

Working in an NGO offers many challenges and priceless lifetime experiences, more so international ones. They have long term programs and stable funding from companies, as well as government to support them, as their programs receive international recognition for giving positive impact for its beneficiaries.

It is the same with national and  local NGOs in terms of having long term programs and giving impact, but differences in funding and recognition create different stories. Despite various issues covered, the area of coverage and availability of local resources give different dynamics in local NGOs movement.

Working in an NGO with a great cause is good, but first, we need to understand its challenges and environment so that we do not have false expectations. Here are some pros and cons if you are considering to work in a local NGO after graduation.

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